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It could be a long summer transfer window at Everton, who are already reportedly eyeing a move to sign a midfielder who could replace Amadou Onana, should the Belgian decide to leave Goodison Park in the coming months.

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In an ideal world, Everton wouldn't need to sell players of Onana's quality, but without the completion of a takeover and concerns over even more FFP sanctions, the Belgium international is reportedly a player they are willing to sacrifice in a big-money sale with the likes of Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain interested in his signature.

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He’s catapulted himself into a key player under Sean Dyche this season.

ByEthan Lamb May 29, 2024

The sale would follow Sean Dyche's earlier prediction, having admitted to The Guardian at the start of May: "If the [777] takeover doesn’t ­happen, or a takeover, then it will probably be juggling dust, not sand.

"Because who knows then? You are having to self-generate ­everything then, I would imagine, because it’s not like there is a pile of cash anywhere so you’ve got to self-generate. And if you self-­generate, how do you get in what you are ­losing? If­ ­someone leaves, how do you get the next one in who is as good as the one leaving? There is no time for development [of young players] because this club hasn’t got time for that.”

With that said, if Everton do sell Onana, they'll still need a replacement and reports suggest that they've lined one up in the form of a former Premier League loanee. According to TuttoJuve, Everton are eyeing a move to sign Weston McKennie alongside interest from both Newcastle United and Aston Villa in a deal that would be worth between €20m and €25m (£17m and £21m) this summer.

Whether Everton will be able to afford such a fee remains to be seen, however, in what sums up their struggles once and for all ahead of a difficult few months.

"Incredible" McKennie isn't without his risks

Whatever Everton spend this summer, they must make sure that every deal makes a significant enough impact to prove worthwhile, and after McKennie's failed stint on loan at Leeds United last season, he's a risk they must weigh up. Goodison Park saw the American and the rest of his Leeds teammates fall short in a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park in the last campaign in a crucial result in the relegation battle, but he has since bounced back at Juventus.

Goals

0

2

Assists

7

0

Progressive Carries

64

21

Progressive Passes

92

107

Ball Recoveries

115

160

Whilst Onana's ability off the ball is better, McKennie's creative output and ball-carrying ability would hand Everton an added dynamic alongside the similar Abdoulaye Doucoure.

What's more, even whilst at Leeds, McKennie earned plenty of praise, including from former manager Jesse Marsch, who said via Leeds Live: "He's got incredible flexibility and can play almost any position on the pitch and I've seen that. He's aggressive, he's confident and he has quality.

"At Schalke they played a little bit similar to the things that I like to do, so now even sitting and talking to him about what we think his role will be, he's pretty clear on how to integrate himself. Training over the past week, he's been outstanding."

Joshua Zirkzee has revealed he hopes to emulate Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United.

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• Dutchman hopes to play like Ibrahimovic
• Has already scored his first United goal
• Admits he played poorly against Liverpool

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Zirkzee has revealed that he is aiming to emulate the playing style of Ibrahimovic at United, as he bids to become the reliable No.9 they have long required. The Dutchman scored on his debut for the club against Fulham and was also on target on his full international debut for the Netherlands against Bosnia and Herzegovina last week.

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  Zirkzee has not scored since his debut for United, though, and endured what he has described as a "shameful" performance against Liverpool, as the Red Devils lost 3-0. But he has set his sights on becoming an elite striker at Old Trafford; just as Ibrahimovic was in his short stint at the club. The Swede scored 29 goals and bagged 10 assists in just 53 games for the club between 2016-17.

• WHAT ZIRKZEE SAID

  Zirkzee said, per the Mirror: “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice. Then we lost twice – and you know that at a big club like Manchester United the attention then comes full on.

  “I believe it will be fine. I've always had that. I never doubted it would still work out with my career. As a player, you gradually discover what you need to do to get to the top level and what you must cut out.

  “The defeat against Liverpool was shameful. But when I see the team training, I do think we are on the right track. I missed chances against Liverpool. Did I get into the right position? Yes, but what is the point when the ball does not end up in the net?

  “I had really good talks with Erik ten Hag. It's unfortunate that the start was disappointing, but we know what we need to work on. Yes, it is about adjusting. Whether it is also tougher than Serie A? Yes, it could be. At Bologna, we had ball possession very often. In England, I feel the game undulates much more. It’s up and down and indeed different.”

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  United – who secured a much-needed 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday – start their League Cup campaign against Barnsley in midweek. They then face Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park next weekend.

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Em meio as estatísticas negativas, o Colorado precisará rapidamente se reabilitar para enfrentar o clássico diante do Grêmio no confronto marcado para a Arena, às 16h30 (de Brasília), no próximo sábado (10). Para o confronto em questão, a equipe conta com a volta de dois nomes habitualmente titulares que estavam suspensos pelo terceiro amarelo, casos de Cuesta e Edenílson.

King and Russell tore into the SL attack to chase down a modest 155 with three overs to spare

The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando06-Mar-2020Sri Lanka limped their way to 155 for 6 on a good track in Pallekele, as West Indies put in a strong collective bowling effort. The target was no match for West Indies’ batting might, as the visitors flew at over 10 an over in the Powerplay, before the middle order kept the score ticking, and Andre Russell then finished the game in a hail of sixes. They needed only 17 overs to complete the chase and complete a 2-0 whitewash of the T20I series.Sri Lanka stutter through the early/middle oversNone of Sri Lanka’s first six partnerships were worth more than 33. That would almost be passable, if they had managed to score quickly. But they didn’t. Against West Indies’ varied and canny attack, most in the top order could not consistently find timing, with no one in the top five breaching 25.Just as a partnership seemed to be developing, and it would be time for the pair to raise the tempo, the attempted big shot would go awry. Avishka Fernando was bowled by Oshane Thomas, swinging across the line. Kusal Perera holed out to point trying to cut Fabian Allen. Shehan Jayasuriya was caught at deep midwicket, and Kusal Mendis sent a legside flick straight down the throat of deep square leg.Despite a good final partnership between Thisara Perera and Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka had ceded too much ground earlier in their innings. Their total of 155 always seemed at least 15 short. Against this West Indies batting line up, it was probably 30 short.King of the PowerplayWest Indies hit 61 in the Powerplay, getting themselves well ahead of the rate. Of those runs, Brandon King had made 43. He’d also hit every single one of the boundaries. He started with a flick of the wrists to send a wayward Lasith Malinga ball skimming away behind deep square leg for four, before busting out the big power shots. He blasted Angelo Mathews’ first ball through the covers, then clipped him beautifully behind square for a four later in that over.Malinga bowled the final over of the Powerplay, and it was here that King really put West Indies well ahead of the required rate. He edged the third ball past the keeper for four, but later, launched Malinga over long on for six, before clobbering him over cow corner for another one. He faced each of the balls in that over and reaped 19 runs. He’d be out in the eighth over for 43 off 21, but by then, West Indies were flying.Cyclone RussellAt the other end of West Indies’ chase, an even more devastating innings. From who else, but Andre Russell? He came to the crease in the 13th over, when West Indies needed only 53 off 44 balls, but man, did he make sure this good chance of victory was emphatically grasped. He hit six sixes in his 40 off 14 balls – that’s a strike rate of 286.71, by the way, if you’re struggling with the maths. No fours, because why bother? The third six, off Thisara Perera, flew high over cow corner, and out of the Milky Way, probably.Malinga’s bowling plans get messed upFirst of all, Malinga himself was having an off night, conceding 12 runs off his first over, and eventually finishing at none for 46 off 3 – an economy rate of 15.33, thanks to Messrs King and Russell. Then, his prize spin-bowling asset, Wanindu Hasaranga, pulled up lame chasing a ball at deep square leg in the second over and had to be rushed off to hospital for scans. This meant Sri Lanka’s best wicket-taking weapon of the tour didn’t get to bowl a single delivery, and Malinga had to make up those overs with others, with predictable results.

Leeds United could face a losing battle this summer to keep Crysencio Summerville rooted in West Yorkshire, especially if the Whites slip up in their hunt to achieve promotion out of the Championship.

The Dutchman, who won the Championship Player of the Season at the recent EFL awards, has been electric for Daniel Farke's promotion-chasers all campaign long with 18 goals and nine assists tallied up from 43 games in all competitions.

The major downside to this excellent season for Summerville from Leeds' perspective is that it will make a number of clubs from higher-up places want a piece of the 22-year-old, with newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen reportedly keen.

Farke and Co could look long-term with Summerville's successor if the former Feyenoord man does relocate in the summer to pastures new, with this exciting Whites youngster itching for some first-team chances.

Joe Snowdon's statistics at youth level

One name on everybody's lips at the moment in the youth structure at Leeds is 20-year-old midfield sensation Joe Snowdon, who has been starring in the Premier League 2 set-up this season for the U21s.

Capable of playing down both wings, and even filling in as a striker from time to time, Snowdon shone down Summerville's trusted left-hand side last time out when the U21s confidently beat Derby County 3-0.

His first appearance down the opposite flank he usually hugs for Leeds – with five of his starts coming down the right wing – will certainly not be his last based on his showing against the Rams, firing in two goals in the emphatic victory.

The Whites could now be tempted into moulding Snowdon into a natural left winger now, the flexible 20-year-old tipped to have a bright future at Elland Road.

Leeds will know they will have to offer Snowdon a new deal soon however, with his contract up in June, if they are to see the promising talent flourish fully in West Yorkshire and become their next Summerville.

Snowdon could be the next Summerville

It's not a completely wild suggestion that Snowdon, who is yet to taste any first-team action for Leeds as an untested senior player, can – with time – become as impactful as the Dutchman has been.

Farke has shown this season frequently that he is unafraid to give youngsters time to grow and develop, demonstrated in Archie Gray's unbelievable progression from being a wide-eyed and unknown teenager to now being a constant starter under the German this campaign.

Gray has also been an example of a player Farke has become infatuated with owing to his versatility being key, the 19-year-old able to operate at the back and in midfield whenever needed.

This is similarly seen in Snowdon, who has played in three different positions this season for the U21s as an adaptable gem.

Position played

Games played

Goals

Assists

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5

1

0

LM

2

2

0

ST

1

0

0

Playing in the same set-up as Mateo Joseph this season before the Spanish striker got his big break as a first-team option, the 20-year-old must be wondering when his time to shine will come.

It's not as if Leeds can rely upon Wilfried Gnonto to be the hero they need over the next few years, with talk surrounding his Whites future no doubt cropping up again if promotion isn't secured – despite claims he may sign a new contract if a return to the Premier League does occur.

Equally, the diminutive Italian has hardly set the world alight when he has featured this season, scoring eight times and registering just two assists in all competitions.

Snowdon might well be the only body at Leeds who would be thankful for the Whites staying put in the second tier for another season, able to finally break into the team and succeed with Summerville moving on.

Leeds hit the jackpot with "underrated" academy star who left for £7m

The Whites struck gold by bringing the talented left-back through the youth set-up at Thorp Arch.

ByDan Emery Apr 17, 2024

Arsenal have set their sights on signing another wonderkid for manager Mikel Arteta, and midfielder Declan Rice could play a key role in luring him.

Arsenal eyeing Europe's up-and-coming young stars

Links have surrounded the Gunners and Europe's finest rising stars lately, as sporting director Edu seeks to bring in young, energetic and passionate players.

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The Gunners are making out-of-window plans.

ByEmilio Galantini Apr 11, 2024

AC Milan starlet Franceso Camarda is one Arsenal target of the future, while young Brazilian Douglas Mendes is another promising youngster turning Edu's head as we slowly approach the summer window.

Arsenal were also tipped with interest in exciting 20-year-old striker Marcos Leonardo before he opted to make a move to Benfica instead, and it is a real goal of Edu's to bring in players of that ilk as the north Londoners continue to build upon their long-term project.

"We already have our targets,” the Brazilian said (via TNT). “We have planned a lot ahead and I will be worried if we don’t score a lot of goals and if we’re not creating chances, which is the opposite because we create a lot and score a lot of goals. The plan is to try to get better every year and I think we are in a good moment. Let's see if we can keep improving.

Bukayo Saka

7.64

Declan Rice

7.35

Martin Odegaard

7.31

Gabriel Magalhaes

7.05

Gabriel Martinelli

7.00

“I think if you see the type of the players we have at the moment, it’s players which have a big, big commitment of [to] the club, which is very important. Many times in certain conversations to recruit the players you don't see the character of the player or the character of the player does not fit well with what we are trying to do and then you have to move on and try to find what we’re really looking for.

“If you see all the signings we’ve made since we started together, everyone is almost the same, young, energetic and passionate, and good talents with big, beautiful futures ahead of them.”

Talents are making themselves known as the summer window nears, and one teenager who is turning heads across the continent is Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson.

North London rivals Tottenham have been linked with a move for Larsson already this week, and now it's Arsenal's turn

Arsenal set sights on Larsson amid Rice connection

According to German news outlet Bild, via Sport Witness, Arsenal have shortlisted Larsson as a target, and they could have an advantage through Rice.

Indeed, the England international is one of his idols, so the opportunity to work with him could be too tempting to pass up. The Swede has started 20 Bundesliga games for Eintracht this season, bursting on to the scene following his move from Malmo last summer.

However, at least until the end of 2023/2024, Larsson is fully focused on the end of this campaign.

A concerning Celtic transfer update has emerged regarding the exit of a "wonderful" Hoops player, with a summer move away from Parkhead potentially on the cards.

Celtic transfer news

The upcoming summer transfer window is going to be an important one for Celtic, regardless of whether they end up winning the Scottish Premiership title over Rangers or not. By the club's usual high standards, performances haven't always been as impressive in comparison to previous years, which is why they will be second in the table if their rivals win their game in hand.

New signings could be needed to add new life to Brendan Rodgers' squad at the end of the season, and some potential additions have emerged in recent times, as they look to act fast.

Paulo Bernardo is currently on loan at Celtic from Benfica, and such is the manner in which he has impressed at Parkhead this season, a permanent move to the club has been mooted. He has two league goals and assists apiece to his name in 2023/24 to date, as well as averaging 1.6 tackles per game.

Wolves left-back Hugo Bueno is seen as another possible target for the Hoops, having failed to snap him up in the January transfer window, with a summer switch potentially on the cards instead.

Celtic could sell "wonderful" O'Riley

According to a new update from Give Me Sport, Celtic could end up selling Matt O'Riley this summer if they receive a huge offer, as interest emerges from other clubs such as Brighton, Brentford and Leeds United.

"Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley will 'definitely' be in demand during the 2024 summer transfer window at Parkhead, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

"According to GMS sources, O'Riley will be 'in demand' this summer, with a move to the Premier League a distinct possibility. The 23-year-old arrived at Parkhead from Milton Keynes Dons during the 2022 winter transfer window for a fee of £1.5m."

O'Riley is undoubtedly one of Celtic's most talented and influential players currently, so the idea of him moving elsewhere this summer doesn't bear thinking about. The 23-year-old Dane has scored 11 goals and registered 10 assists in the league this season, producing so much quality from his attacking midfield role. Rodgers has also lauded him in the recent past, saying:

"It is all about arriving in the areas and finding composure to finish. I really like him, his build-up play is good, he takes the ball, and he needs to work on his pressing and intensity but he is a wonderful footballer and he is a good guy as well."

Celtic's top goalscorers this season

Total

Kyogo Furuhashi

12

Matt O'Riley

11

Luis Palma

8

David Turnbull

7

Adam Ihah

5

Oh Hyeon-Gyu

5

There is always the chance that O'Riley feels that a fresh challenge is required, however, possibly moving to the Premier League, so it could be hard to begrudge him a move away, although it would be nice if he bowed out with a title win.

On the plus side, Celtic will be able to demand big money for the Denmark international, considering he is contracted at Parkhead until 2027, which could at least ease some of the pain of seeing him leave, should he decide to.

As they look to seal promotion back to the Championship, Derby County have been handed a fresh injury blow, with a key player not expected to return for the rest of the season.

Derby injury news

With Bolton Wanderers up next, Derby sit just one point above their upcoming opponents and in the final automatic promotion place. Putting it simply, the stakes couldn't get much higher this weekend, which makes the Rams' latest injury news all the more frustrating. Paul Warne will be hoping that his squad can do enough to at least avoid defeat and maintain control in the push for promotion.

As things stand, there are just eight games left of the League One season with everything to play for. In that run, the best-case scenario is a full squad to choose from, but Warne will be without eight players for at least some of, if not all of the run-in, as per The Derby Telegraph.

Max Bird

Early April

Tyrese Fornah

Doubt for Bolton

James Collins

Late March

Tyrese John-Jules

Season over

Ryan Nyambe

Season over

Conor Washington

End of the season

Jake Rooney

End of the season

Josh Vickers

Doubt for Bolton

Warne revealed the latest twist prior to his side's all-important clash this weekend when speaking to the media. He told BBC Sport that Ryan Nyambe's injury required surgery, which has ended his season.

Now in the final stretch of games, Derby will have to cope without their right-back and seek replacements elsewhere in the squad.

"Fantastic" Nyambe's injury is a frustrating blow

Signed on a free deal following his release from Wigan Athletic in September, Nyambe has quickly proved to be a bargain addition to Warne's squad at Pride Park, starting 17 games and even earning a place at the African Cup of Nations with Namibia in the process. His season is now over, however, following the need for an operation.

Before that surgery, there may have been some hope that the 26-year-old would make an injury comeback at a vital stage of the season, but Derby will ultimately never know.

Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray will know exactly what Derby will miss in the absence of Nyambe, having showered the right-back with praise during his Blackburn Rovers days, via the Lancashire Telegraph.

يسعى فريق نادي زد إف سي، إلى ضم لاعبين من النادي الأهلي خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية.

ويرغب نادي زد في تدعيم صفوفه بصفقات جديدة من أجل الظهور بشكل أفضل، وذلك بعدما حقق موسما جيدا العام الماضى.

طالع..  الزمالك يخسر أمام زد وديًا قبل المشاركة في كأس السوبر المصري

زد كان قد وصل إلى نهائي بطولة كأس مصر وخسر أمام بيراميدز بهدف، كما احتل المركز السابع في ترتيب الدوري الموسم الماضي.

وعلم بطولات أن الثنائي كريم نيدفيد ومصطفى أبو الخير لاعبا فريق الأهلي يدخلان دائرة اهتمام نادي زد.

ثنائي الأهلي كريم نيدفيد ومصطفى أبو الخير يبتعدان عن التشكيلة الأساسية للقلعة الحمراء تحت قيادة المدرب السويسري مارسيل كولر.

ومن جانب آخر يستعد النادي الأهلي للمشاركة في كأس السوبر المصري، حيث يواجه فريق سيراميكا كليوباترا يوم الأحد 20 أكتوبر الجاري في دور نصف النهائي للبطولة.

Leeds United went in a new direction last year as they decided to part ways with sporting director Victor Orta and brought in Daniel Farke to be the club's new head coach.

The Whites moved on from the Spanish chief, in May, shortly before their relegation from the Premier League became official after his decisions played a part in their struggles in the top-flight.

Orta had replaced Marcelo Bielsa with Jesse Marsch and then subsequently brought in Javi Gracia, in managerial changes that ultimately failed to keep the club in the division by the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

The now-Sevilla mastermind had his fair share of masterclasses and disasterclasses in the transfer market when it came to selling and buying players.

Georginio Rutter, who has hit his stride this season, was snapped up for a club-record £35.5m in January of last year but did not hit the ground running to keep the team in the Premier League.

One move that Orta made that may have gone under the radar as a big howler by the Spaniard, however, was the sale of goalkeeper Elia Caprile, who has thrived since moving on from Elland Road and is now better than Illan Meslier.

Elia Caprile's time with Leeds United

The Whites swooped to sign the impressive young shot-stopper from Italian side Chievo in the January transfer window in 2020 under Marcelo Bielsa.

He had kept seven clean sheets in 40 appearances for Chievo's U19 side and seemingly did enough to convince Leeds that they needed to add him to their academy set-up.

The young gem did not make a single appearance for the Yorkshire-based outfit, at first-team or youth level, during the second half of the 2019/20 campaign.

However, he did go on to play 19 matches for the U21s throughout the 2020/21 season and kept five clean sheets for the youthful Leeds side.

During that campaign, Caprile played against Barrow first-team in the EFL Trophy for the Whites and caught the eye with an impressive display, as you can see in the table below.

Sofascore rating

8.2

Saves

Eight

Save success rate

80%

Penalty shootout saves

One

Pass accuracy

71%

Stats via Sofascore

His form for Leeds at U21 level attracted loan interest from Serie C side Pro Patria, who snapped him up for the 2021/22 campaign on a temporary basis.

Caprile went on to play 39 matches in all competitions for the third division side and kept 13 shutouts in total, including 12 in 36 league outings.

The Italian gem's performances were seemingly not good enough to convince Orta and Leeds that he had a long-term future at Elland Road as he was sold to Serie B outfit Bari for an undisclosed fee in the summer of 2022.

Elia Caprile's progression since leaving Leeds

The Italy U21 international immediately hit the ground running with his new club during the 2022/23 campaign as he became a star in the second division.

Caprile made 37 appearances in the Serie B and caught the eye with an impressive 14 clean sheets and a fantastic save success rate of 77% for Bari.

The talented youngster, who was lauded as a "superstar" by scout Jacek Kulig, only conceded 0.9 goals per match, and saved two of the five penalties he faced, as he provided a strong and consistent presence between the sticks for his side.

His sublime performances in goal for Bari in his first season after moving away from Elland Road caught the eye of Italian giants Napoli last summer.

The Serie A champions saw enough from him in the second tier to splash out a fee of £6m to secure his services ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, and they sent him out on loan to Empoli to develop further.

He started the current season on the bench but finally got his chance to play towards the end of December and has not looked back since, with a string of fantastic displays.

Appearances

Nine

Save success rate

75%

Sofascore rating

7.17

Goals prevented

0.86

Ball recoveries per match

7.3

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Caprile has been an impressive performer between the sticks in the top division of Italian football, as players have found it very difficult to get the better of him.

Since the start of last season, the 22-year-old colossus has conceded 4.2 fewer goals than expected based on the post-shot xG value of the shots on his goal, which shows that he has been an above-average shot-stopper in the Serie B and the Serie A.

The stats that show Caprile is better than Meslier

Whilst Caprile is currently starring in the Serie A for Empoli, having been signed by the champions Napoli, Meslier has endured a mixed campaign with Leeds in the Championship.

The French titan came into this season off the back of two poor years in the Premier League with the Whites, as the young talent struggled as a shot-stopper.

Meslier conceded a staggering 16.2 more than expected in the top-flight during the 2021/22 campaign, and 12.4 more than expected during the following season as Leeds were relegated from the division.

This means that the left-footed goalkeeper let in 28.6 more goals than the average shot-stopper would have been expected to based on the quality of shots on his goal, which illustrates how poorly the youngster performed.

This season, the 23-year-old gem has played 31 times in the Championship for Leeds and saved 68% of the efforts against him, which has led to 0.5 more goals conceded than expected based on post-shot xG.

Appearances

Nine

31

Save success rate

75%

68%

Goals prevented

0.86

-2.47

Sofascore rating

7.17

6.85

Run-out (sweeping) success rate

100%

88%

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Caprile has been far more impressive between the sticks in the top-flight of Italian football than Meslier has been in the second division of English football.

The 22-year-old ace, who is one year younger than the Leeds number one, has been an above-average shot-stopper and incredibly efficient in his sweeping actions, whereas Farke's first-choice has room to improve in both of those aspects of his game.

Overall, their respective statistics in recent years, and this season in particular, given the difference in level they are playing at, suggest that Caprile is a much better, and younger, goalkeeper who Orta had a big howler with when he sold him to Bari in 2022.

Leeds may now live to rue their decision to part ways with the Italian colossus, whose current trajectory has him on course to become an excellent player at the top level, whereas Meslier has been average at best – as a shot-stopper – in the Championship.